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#492 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 15% in state

Walled Lake Northern High School

High School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Commerce Twp, MI

A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6000 Bogie Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382

  • Math 59% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation37.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$15,614
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Walled Lake Northern High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 69% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Walled Lake Northern High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low7/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$132,602

Median home value

$404,700

Median rent

$1,685/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–121.4 mi1,100Compare →
Walled Lake Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.88–123.1 mi1,135Compare →
Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.98–123.4 mi142Compare →
Huron Valley Adult EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.4 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#5 of 19
District spending per student
$15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walled Lake Northern High School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walled Lake Northern High School

Walled Lake Northern High School is a public high school in Commerce Twp, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 1,457 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walled Lake Northern High School

What grades does Walled Lake Northern High School serve?

Walled Lake Northern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Walled Lake Northern High School?

Walled Lake Northern High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walled Lake Northern High School rank in MI?

Walled Lake Northern High School ranks #492 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Walled Lake Northern High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walled Lake Northern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Walled Lake Northern High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walled Lake Northern High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Walled Lake Northern High School a charter school?

No, Walled Lake Northern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walled Lake Northern High School a Title I school?

No, Walled Lake Northern High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walled Lake Northern High School?

19.4% of students at Walled Lake Northern High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,457
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 48382)
23,550
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
43.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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